Recommended vitamin D dose maybe not enough for heart health
Vitamin D has long been linked to good health, especially when it comes to bone strength and immune support. But in recent years, scientists...
Study finds why painkillers may not be as effective for women as it is...
A new study from the University of Calgary may help explain why women are more likely than men to experience chronic pain.
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This vitamin deficiency may cause gut inflammation, study finds
Vitamin D is well-known for supporting strong bones and a healthy immune system, but new research suggests it could also play an important role...
Vitamin A overdose adds new risk during U.S. measles outbreak
As measles spreads quickly across the United States, a new and surprising problem is emerging: some children are getting sick not from the virus...
How calorie-free sweetener might confuse the brain and increase hunger
A new study has found that sucralose, a common calorie-free sweetener, may affect the brain in unexpected ways—especially when it comes to hunger.
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High-dose vitamin D may help slow early multiple sclerosis
A new study from researchers in France has found that taking high doses of vitamin D every two weeks may help reduce disease activity...
Scientists find a surprising link between obesity and food pleasure
We often think people gain weight because junk food tastes too good. But new research from the University of California, Berkeley, reveals a surprising...
Vitamin B12 may help lower chronic inflammation, study finds
A new study has revealed a strong link between low levels of vitamin B12 and chronic inflammation — a condition tied to serious health...
Why vitamin B3 could help fight cancer
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have made an exciting discovery that could help improve cancer treatment. They found that a common vitamin —...
What’s the difference between baking powder and baking soda? It’s subtle, but significant
There is something special about sharing baked goods with family, friends and colleagues.
But I’ll never forget the disappointment of serving my colleagues rhubarb muffins...